Temporary Facilities Assistant / Driver

SAH Band 2 £21,986 to £23,969 per annum pro rata

21 hours per week, on call required for some weekends
(with some flexibility to meet the needs of the Hospice)

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions which require complex symptom management, and/or end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire’s specialist hospice and provides multidisciplinary support for patients, their families and carers. The service is provided completely free of charge for the adult population of North and South Lanarkshire and is open to all without distinction of race, gender or creed.

The Hospice values represent our core beliefs and act as our guiding principles at the very heart of all that we do. Our values are; Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

What is the role?

This vacancy is a temporary role which may become permanent. You will carry out general maintenance duties. These will include basic plumbing, joinery, gutter cleaning, tiling and conducting minor repairs. You will drive on behalf of the Hospice with MIDAS training preferred. You may be required to carry out basic portering jobs and work in a variety of settings including wards, kitchens, offices and the mortuary.

What we expect of you?

  • Full clean driving licence
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have the ability to adapt to evolving priorities during the working day
  • Working within a small team

This post will suit someone who has excellent DIY skills and demonstrates attention to detail whilst doing so.

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What you can expect from us?

We recognise that to continue to provide excellent care and services to patients and families, we need an amazing team around us.  In order to attract, retain and reward our people, our benefits include:

  • A warm and supportive working environment
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Unsocial Hours Payments (where relevant to role)
  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
  • Induction Programme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Counselling Services
  • Occupational Health
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Practices
  • Ongoing Learning & development opportunities
  • NHS Staff Benefits Scheme

Closing date for applications is: 20 February 2025

Anticipated interview date: 6 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

This is not an NHS appointment, and any offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 10 days of the closing date you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Temporary Facilities Assistant / Driver

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